That I paid for with my own money, as opposed to a gift...a Colt New Service 7 1/2-inch barrel in 38/40...$65, if I remember correctly, and in perfect conditions...I shot handloaded rounds through it that would give the entire Geneva Convention hot sweats...
To the person I traded it off to during one of my periodic fits of 1911 Fever, thanks for taking care of it...I'd like it back now...
Michael B